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The Curved Mirror

Lance Tasker

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Footwear has always been my passion, both as a career and a creative outlet. After nearly 28 years at Russell&Bromley, I developed a strong understanding of quality, fit, and the emotional connection people have with shoes. Alongside this, I've always been drawn to the arts and crafts, studying upholstery for three years and exploring sewing, embroidery, and craft. Now, I'm combining my industry experience with my love of making to pursue a more creative path.
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My concept is rooted in the idea of storytelling through craftsmanship, creating footwear that is both visually compelling and deeply personal. Inspired by the flowing lines and organic beauty of Art Nouveau, each design is crafted as a wearable work of art, where the left and right shoe form a unified narrative. This ‘fraternal twin’ philosophy draws on my experience as an identical twin, celebrating individuality within unity. I also draw inspiration from traditional craft techniques, vintage fashion, and the legacy of strong women, particularly my mother, whose artistry in sewing shaped my creative journey. Every pair is a tribute to heritage, empowerment, and imaginative expression

Final work

  • These boots are made from smooth vegetable-tanned leather, with delicate laser-cut patterns you can feel like lace. The sole is full leather
  • Side view of laser-cut veg-tanned long boot with wooden heel
  • Picture of front view of laser-cut, veg-tanned long boots with wooden heel
  • Rich velvet, mid-heeled shoe that is hand embroidered and beaded
  • Top view of hand embroidered velvet shoe, where it shows the positive and negative design
  • side view of the right foot in velvet hand embroidered uppers
Presentation sheet of Petaluna boot from different angles with the colour/material selection

Design Presentation sheet for Petaluna

Presentation sheet of Embrelle shoe from different angles with the colour/material selection

Design Presentation Sheet for Embrelle

Research and process

Different sketches of boot designs that explore positive and negative space

Design Development

This page explores the positive and negative space with Art Nouveau architecture and creating sketches that could form boot styles

Different sketches of boot designs that explore one design the flows over both shoes

Design Development

Exploring different upper designs with the Fraternal Twins concept in mind, so the design flows over both feet to form one design when together.

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The Curved Mirror

My concept is rooted in the idea of storytelling through craftsmanship, creating footwear that is both visually compelling and deeply personal. Inspired by the flowing lines and organic beauty of Art Nouveau, each design is crafted as a wearable work of art, where the left and...

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